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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $31,615 $33,355
Base Invoice $18,510 $29,236 $30,842
Stability control 650    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,760 1,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275 275
Stability control 580    
2.7L V6 840    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,514 1,514
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220 220
Options (change) 4,555 2,035 2,035
Options (change) 3,990 1,734 1,734
Destination 675 650 650
Total Price $25,125 $34,300 $36,040
Total Invoice $23,175 $31,620 $33,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,551
Model Year200820082008
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$25,125$34,300$36,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$32,245$32,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$290
Total Invoice$23,175$31,620$33,226
Adjustments for Features0-1,894-3,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$29,726$29,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$269

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200820082008
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,425$4,480$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,894-3,231

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in113.2 in
Length186.4 in199.6 in
Width71.1 in76.2 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,312 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.847.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.8100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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